Recently I did an update on home testing for coronavirus and I thought you’d like to know more about it. It looks like it could be crucial in our fight against the outbreak. Necessity is the mother of invention and … Read More
Why exercise is important as people are living longer
Exercise is the key to life – that’s always been my view and I don’t believe we are designed to stay still. Our bodies are equipped for action, and active is what we must stay until the end of our … Read More
Being unhappy with bust size could be a risk to health
Too big was how I used to consider my breast size, but my desire for smaller breasts goes against the grain. Turns out women around the world would generally prefer to have larger ones. This comes from a study by … Read More
‘Kissing hormone’ may help men with low sex drive
Viagra and drugs of that ilk make sex possible for men who can’t get or maintain an erection. They work by allowing blood vessels to relax and expand, and the penis to swell with increased blood flow. They don’t, however, boost … Read More
Women now have more control over their periods
Years ago when I was working on the contraceptive Pill I remember a senior scientist saying that it was permissible, medically and physiologically, for a woman to have only two periods a year by manipulating the standard dosage schedule of the Pill. … Read More
Lupus – the rare disease that goes more than just skin deep
Lupus isn’t that common but when it strikes it can be very serious, even life-threatening. The story of the singer and actress Selena Gomez is a case in point. All lupus sufferers will be grateful to her because she’s increased awareness of … Read More
Dr Miriam explains what underlying health problems are and who is at risk
With so much new advice and the ever-changing situation with coronavirus, it can be very confusing. Here, Dr Miriam Stoppard answers your questions on everything from self-isolating to risk groups and future plans… We are told deaths relating to coronavirus … Read More
Inside the hunt for the cure to Covid-19 which has shocked the world
There’s a small glimmer of hope that at some time in the coming months we might be able to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak by trying out drugs that are already in use against other viruses. All of these drugs are … Read More
Pets as therapy can offer great comfort for patients
However, experts say hygiene and infection control must be the priority and the Royal College of Nursing has published a “pet protocol” for dogs in healthcare settings, welcomed by the British Veterinary Association. Among other things, it wisely says dogs should … Read More
Strengthen muscles and bones by taking a stand
Readers often send me letters asking about weight-bearing exercise. What does weight bearing mean? And why is it so good for us? The simple answer is you’re weight bearing whenever you’re standing. The great benefit of standing is that the … Read More